HPV High Risk by PCR, Thin Prep

Message

This test will report 14 high-risk genotypes and differentiate genotypes 16, 18 and 45

Test Code

HPVAL (no pap)

Alias/See Also

Human Papillomavirus PCR

CPT Codes
87626

Includes

High Risk pool; genotypes 16, 18, and 45

Preferred Specimen

ThinPrep kit

Minimum Volume

1.5 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

None

Instructions

Room temp or refrigerate

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

ThinPrep samples are stable 6 months at room temperature. Samples will only be stored for 6 weeks onsite.

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Samples submitted in the wrong collection container; specimen not labeled with TWO patient identifiers; ThinPrep vial received frozen.

Methodology
PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)

Setup Schedule

M, T, W, Th, F, Sa

Report Available

Within 24 hours of receipt at the performing laboratory

Reference Range

Not Detected

Clinical Significance

This test detects all 14 HPV genotypes including differentiation of genotypes 16, 18, and 45 which account for approximately 70-80% of invasive cervical cancer cases worldwide.

A cervical specimen should be collected by a healthcare professional using an endocervical collection brush/spatula and placed into ThinPrep PreservCyt solution

Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
Alinity m

Last Updated: August 1, 2025

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